List: Ground Inspection Checklist
- Weather conditions at the grounds are suitable for the event to be held?
- Portable goals are secured (with 10 stakes or 12 bags of sand)?
- Goals are free of metal net hooks and nails?
- Fields & warm up areas are free of debris, broken glass, surface damage?
- Sprinkler heads (if present) are level or below the field surface?
- Cricket pitch (if present) is covered?
- The area 2m outside of each touch line is free of hazards e.g. chairs, bins etc.?
- Public & spectator areas (including stairs and paths) are free of hazards?
- Grandstands and seating areas are free of hazards?
- Car park area is free of hazards?
- Canteen area is free of hazards?
- BBQ area is free of hazards and gas bottle is fitted securely?
- Change rooms and toilets are free of hazards?
- External coffee vans & ice cream vans are located in areas safe for public access?
- Other areas e.g. referee rooms, tickets office are free of hazards?
- There are no children under 16 years of age working in or playing in the canteen or BBQ areas.
- Ambulance access is open and free of obstacles?
- First Aid kit and ice or cold packs are available?
- A person with first aid qualifications is available at the venue?
- Emergency plans are in place?
- Sufficient ground officials are in place and are wearing visible vests?
- Field lighting is compliant with FNSW Lighting Policy (if a night event)?
- Amenities and change rooms lighting is working?
- Fencing around the venue and adjacent to fields is free of hazards?
- Any other factors to consider?
